National Geographic Live: Capturing the Impossible

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National Geographic filmmaker Bryan Smith will give a presentation called "Capturing the Impossible."

Originally an expedition kayaker, Smith was inspired to take up cinematography while protesting a hydroelectric dam project that threatened the rivers near his hometown in British Columbia. The film 49 Megawatts, documenting the controversy over the river-based energy production and extreme kayaking, launched his film career. He has since paddled steep rivers in India, Peru, and Russia.

Smith has built up a strong reputation in both television documentary and commercial cinematography. In 2010, he earned a National Geographic grant for his work in Kamchatka, Russia, and launched into digital media co-producing and directing The Season web TV series. He has worked as a field producer and director of photography for National Geographic on shows including Alaska Wing Men, Explorer, Nat Geo Amazing, and Monster Fish. Most recently, he co-produced and directed The Man Who Can Fly, a 60-minute special for the National Geographic Channel Explorer series.

National Geographic Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, National Geographic Live’s critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, National Geographic Live events are held in a variety of cities around the world, including, Seattle, Tampa, Los Angeles, and Calgary. In each of these cities, speakers share behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration onstage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage. For more information, visit natgeolive.com.